ZIP 50662 (Oelwein, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 50662: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Iowa
Fayette County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 45.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fayette County at a glance: 7.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 78 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.4% for Iowa.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
21.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-C33/100TH St (1), CR-C57 120Th St (1) and CR-MASON Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 50662 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% of truck crashes here, more than Iowa; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-C33/100TH St | 1 |
| CR-C57 120Th St | 1 |
| CR-MASON Ave | 1 |
| J Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| W Ave | 7 |
| Ia 150 | 5 |
| Ia 3 | 4 |
| State 187/C Ave | 4 |
| Us 18/230Th St | 4 |
| Us 18/Harding Rd | 4 |
| V Ave | 3 |
| State 150/Lincoln Rd | 3 |
ZIP 50662 at a glance
| Population | 6,576 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,646 |
| Median home value | $122,414 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +287% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 50662
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 50662?
Fayette County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 78 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 50662?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 50662 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 50662?
November has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 50662?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 50662 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Fayette County records 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 50662?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.